Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1296

A flicker of disgust passed through Celeste’s lowered eyes.

What a waste–no skills, no abilities, lacking in both wisdom and courage, unable even to be ruthless. How could someone like that accomplish anything significant?

But when she lifted her gaze, her eyes shone with renewed light. “You have a kind heart, my love. I didn’t fall in love with the wrong man.

Having made his decision, Oliver found himself unexpectedly calm.

He cupped Celeste’s face in his hands, imagining a future where they ran away together–living in secrecy, enjoying a life of wealth and leisure. That idea didn’t sound half bad.

He had known glory once, served the kingdom, and given his all. Who didn’t value their life? He wasn’t doing anything wrong.

And honestly, to speak what shouldn’t be spoken–whether he stayed or left the Southern Frontier, it would hardly matter. After all, Louis and the others didn’t hold him in high regard.

“Send for Carl. I need to discuss things with him. If we are to leave, we’ll take everyone with us,” Oliver instructed.

Carl had once been the drill master at Silverstone Estate, and Oliver had brought him along to the Southern Frontier.

Oliver hadn’t known that Zoey had sent her people along with him. When Celeste arrived, she had discreetly removed all those spies. Now, everyone left in Redstone Manor were trusted confidants.

stunned by the plan but

the luxury of

instructor in Silverstone Estate. But since arriving here in

simple drink was hard to come

and comfort, why

idly by? They would be expected to fight too. It would be a death sentence for

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leave with Oliver. They had accumulated a fair amount of wealth in Redstone Manor. If they could take that with them, they would live comfortably, no matter where they went.

was surprised Oliver would dare do such a thing. After all, if Oliver fled from battle, it would bring disaster to his family. Even if he didn’t

Oliver didn’t care, why

next day, Carl announced that with the war imminent, Oliver would send his wife and young son back to the capital. So, they needed to buy some supplies for

Oliver’s wife was not one to endure hardship. Why would she want to stay in a

had only just turned a month old–leaving the child in such a dangerous place

The

prepared, along with boxes, crates, and several crates of local Southern Frontier delicacies. They were said to be gifts for Evelyn and Zoey

managing a household, with both the strength and the wit to

and child returning to the capital, this “grand gesture “was surely a tribute of the

feel a